I'm simmering some chicken bones right now and google says a simmer temp is between 180-205. My instant-read thermometer is registering 203 but there is zero bubbling, is my thermometer off or is this normal?

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[–] 6 points 10 months ago (3 children)

So... 203 °F = 96 °C...

That's right on the margin where bubbles are really inevitable. It you are heating the water in a very homogeneous way, and has a lid or some salt dissolved, it's possible you don't see any bubble. It's not common, but hey, everybody sees a few uncommon things in their life.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    Lid on and some salt in it. So no bubbles is considered normal for a simmer still?

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